The Reser Family Foundation
Historical FunderBeaverton, Oregon · EIN 27-2624875 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$3M
Organizations funded131
Typical grant$9,000
Total assets$84.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARI JO PRLAIN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 8, BEAVERTON OR 97075 |
| Phone | 5035265716 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE ON-LINE GRANT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AT WWW.THERESERFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG |
| Deadlines | 2/1 & 8/1 FAST TRACK - MIDSIZE REQUESTS. 4/1-SM COMM INITIATIVE GRANTS, 6/1 NEXT GEN COUNCIL GRANTS. |
| Restrictions | CHARTIABLE ACTIVITES ARE PRIMARILY IN OREGON, ORGANIZATION MUST HAVE TAX EXEMPT STATUS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University Foundation | On File, OR | Osu foundation | $1,000,000 |
| Patricia Reser Center for the Arts | On File, OR | Capacity building | $342,000 |
| City of Mosier | On File, OR | The mosier center | $50,000 |
| Dougy Center | On File, OR | Peer support programs | $50,000 |
| Imbler Education Foundation | On File, OR | Imbler track project | $50,000 |
| Lincoln City Parks and Recreation | On File, OR | Community accessible playground | $50,000 |
| Linfield University | On File, OR | Science education complex support | $50,000 |
| Oregon Ffa Foundation | On File, OR | Statewide leadership program | $50,000 |
| Rose Haven Cic | On File, OR | Advocacy and mental health support | $40,000 |
| Medical Teams International | On File, OR | Legacy grant: 2023-2025 care and connect support | $35,000 |
| Oregon Parks Forever | On File, OR | Track trails expansion | $35,000 |
| Ross Ragland Theater | On File, OR | Arts education and youth programs | $35,000 |
| Central Oregon Community College Foundati | On File, OR | Cte automotive program at warm springs training center | $30,000 |
| Liberty Restoration Inc | On File, OR | Theater roof replacement | $30,000 |
| Native American Youth and Family Services | On File, OR | Mamook tokatee art studio support | $30,000 |
| Oregon Symphony | On File, OR | Programming support | $30,000 |
| Pear | On File, OR | P:ear works | $30,000 |
| Reap Inc | On File, OR | Leadership development | $30,000 |
| Special Olympics Oregon | On File, OR | Athlete programs | $30,000 |
| College Possible | On File, OR | Intensive college access program support | $25,000 |
| Dress for Success | On File, OR | Wraparound services grant | $25,000 |
| Home Plate Youth Services | On File, OR | Employment, education, and housing program | $25,000 |
| In a Landscape - Classical Music | On File, OR | Oregon concert series | $25,000 |
| Oregon Business Academy | On File, OR | Young entrepreneurs business week support | $25,000 |
| Sitka Center for Art and Ecology | On File, OR | Youth and artist program | $25,000 |
| Als Assocation | On File, OR | Independence program support year 2 of 3 | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Aid | On File, OR | Client assistant and youth development | $20,000 |
| Centro Cultural de Condado de Washington | On File, OR | STEM education program | $20,000 |
| Children's Cancer Association | On File, OR | Joy rx program | $20,000 |
| College Dreams | On File, OR | Project youth plus program support | $20,000 |
| Edwards Center | On File, OR | Arts, music, and movement academy | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Children Klamath Basin | On File, OR | Ngc grant 2024 | $20,000 |
| Looking Glass Youth and Family Services | On File, OR | Independent living program van | $20,000 |
| Oregon State University | On File, OR | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Osu Foundation | On File, OR | Osu foundation | $20,000 |
| Osu Foundation | On File, OR | Osu foundation | $20,000 |
| Portland State University | On File, OR | Just playing around exhibit | $20,000 |
| University of Oregon | On File, OR | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Free Geek | On File, OR | Digital equity programming | $15,000 |
| Oregon Casa Network | On File, OR | Diversifying volunteer project | $15,000 |
| Rural Development Initiatives | On File, OR | Rural forward project | $15,000 |
| Adopt One Block | On File, OR | Adopt one block project | $12,000 |
| Peter Britt Gardens Music and Arts | On File, OR | Education program | $12,000 |
| Alano Club of Portland | On File, OR | Ngc 2024 | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Bend | On File, OR | Ngc grant 2024 | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Portland | On File, OR | Ngc grant 2024 | $10,000 |
| Cocoa - Central Oregon Council on Aging | On File, OR | Meals on wheels program | $10,000 |
| De Paul Treatment Centers | On File, OR | Ngc grant 2024 | $10,000 |
| Elkton Community Education Center | On File, OR | Sci member 2023-2026 | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Children | On File, OR | Ngc 2024 | $10,000 |
| Friends of Trees | On File, OR | Restoration of natural areas | $10,000 |
| Gold Beach Main Street | On File, OR | Sci 2024 year 1 of 4 | $10,000 |
| Greater Applegate Community Development | On File, OR | Sci member 2021-2024 | $10,000 |
| Jasper Mountain | On File, OR | Ngc grant 2024 | $10,000 |
| Josephy Center for Arts and Culture | On File, OR | Art education for rural youth | $10,000 |
| Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center | On File, OR | Klamath senior center support | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | On File, OR | Angel gift | $10,000 |
| Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon | On File, OR | Future leaders youth entrepreneurship program | $10,000 |
| Oregon Association of Relief Nurseries | On File, OR | Statewide leadership summit | $10,000 |
| Oregon Children's Theatre | On File, OR | School based residency program | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 131 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Reser Center for the Arts | On File, OR | Capacity building | $703,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,050,000 | 132 |
| 2023 | $3,011,145 | 130 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522829349101207
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2624875
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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